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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.66, 637.98 and 305.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.66, 637.98 and 305.46 is: 421.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.66 : 637.98 = 305.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.66/637.98 = 305.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.66x = 637.98 × 305.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.66x = 194,877.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,877.37/462.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.21

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